We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「以屈求伸」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「以屈求伸」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Flex: bend; stretch: straighten and stretch. Use bending to achieve forward stretching. A metaphor for the strategy of retreating in order to advance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ qū qiú shēn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 wat1 kau4 san1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
